PHAP Online Learning Series on Humanitarian Law and Policy – Principles and rules regulating humanitarian access to civilians during armed conflict

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International humanitarian law (IHL) establishes a number of provisions designed to enhance protections for civilians in armed conflict. The provision of humanitarian assistance, and securing the requisite humanitarian access to do so, are critical to addressing the suffering of the civilian population. IHL provides a legal basis for humanitarian actors to engage with parties to the conflict. It presents a common set of concepts, principles, and terminology that can inform negotiations as well as policy and operational decisions. Understanding what IHL says – and does not say – in terms of humanitarian access is critical for humanitarians. This event will introduce the concept of humanitarian access and highlight the relevant IHL terminology and rules and will present some of the key challenges to this concept.

Learning objectives

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Event time

Wednesday, 28 October 2015

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Event access

This event is targeted to members of PHAP but is open to the public. In order to join the event, please register in advance at phap.org/OLS-HLP-14/register

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Prerequisite knowledge

Recommended sessions:

1. Introduction to IHL and its relevance for humanitarian actors

Assessment

PHAP members will have the possibility to undergo a two-part assessment after the session as part of the PHAP Continuous Learning Credits framework.

Part 1: Comprehension check

Part 2: Written reflection

To encourage peer learning among members, selected essay responses will also be published on the website, if approved by the writer. As a member, you can comment on the responses and read other members' comments.

Read the written reflections

Event host

Elizabeth Holland
Consulting Expert on International Humanitarian Law, International Association of Professionals in Humanitarian Assistance and Protection (PHAP)